Practice and explore Thomas Hanna’s Clinical Somatic Exercises. These slow, mindful movements help the brain recognize and release patterns of muscular contraction, including the brace response often held in the body.
Over time, stress can leave muscles contracted when they don’t need to be, creating patterns of hypertonicity and unnecessary strain. CSEs help restore balanced autonomic tone by recalibrating these unconscious holding patterns, allowing muscles to soften while still providing appropriate support and stability.
As these protective patterns ease, movement becomes more efficient, joints experience less strain, and a clearer sense of neutral emerges. This creates the conditions for greater emotional regulation and the capacity to respond with intelligence rather than reactivity.